AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail & Groceries: Walmart’s U.S. business kept gaining share in Q2, with U.S. net sales up to $125.2B and e-commerce rising 24%, while pharmacy deflation from new maximum fair price rules weighed on comps. Consumer Tech & Shopping Agents: Amazon asked a federal appeals court to block Perplexity’s Comet shopping agent, arguing it bypasses Amazon’s controls and undermines site owners’ terms. Medical Devices: FDA cleared Distalmotion’s DEXTER robotic system for ventral hernia repairs, expanding its outpatient portfolio aimed at ambulatory surgery centers. Safety Standards: Consumer Reports says it can’t recommend adult e-scooters after testing 13 models found serious safety risks and a lack of adult-specific federal standards. Food & Trade: Canada-U.S. dairy access and cheese import rules are back in the spotlight as Washington pauses a 50% tariff threat on some Canadian goods, with U.S. pushing for more market access. Energy Costs: GasBuddy price checks show diesel and E15 prices easing in parts of the Midwest and Ohio, though still above year-ago levels. Debt & Housing Costs: The U.S. national debt crossed $40T as Treasury boosted bond buybacks; mortgage rates ticked down slightly, but remain elevated.
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